Imdad Shaik Khaja

Teaching & Mentoring

• A Carnatic vocalist from Hyderabad with 26 years of singing experience
• Trained under eminent gurus like D. Raghavachary (Hyderabad Brothers), Vaidyanathan Balasubramanian, Dr. Shobharaju, G. Balakrishna Prasad, and Parupalli Ranganath
• Teaching students both online and offline for the past 20 years
• Proficient in teaching Carnatic vocal, Light music vocal, Annamacharya Sankeerthanas, Ramadasu Sankeerthanas, Devotional, Patriotic songs, Theory & Practical for certificate & Diploma courses
• Currently conducting classes for students of all age groups and skill levels, from beginners to advanced

Work Experience

• Currently working as a Music Teacher and Cultural Coordinator at Bachpan Academic Heights, Badangpet, Balapur, Hyderabad, since June 2016
• Previously worked as a Music Teacher & Cultural Coordinator at Devendra Vidyalaya, Tukkuguda, Maheshwaram Mandal, Hyderabad (June 2006 – June 2009)
• Worked as a Music Teacher at ‘Slate The School,’ Abids, Hyderabad (June 2009 – June 2012)
• Worked as a Music Teacher at ‘The Manchi School,’ Balapur, Hyderabad (June 2012 – June 2016)
• Responsibilities include preparing annual lesson plans, notes, and teaching aids, as well as conducting competitions in music

Performance Experience
Performed at notable venues including:

• TTD Balaji Bhavan, Hyderabad
• Kalasagaram, Secunderabad
• Sri Chandrasekhara Sangeetha Educational Society
• IDF Awards
• Henry Martin Institute of Inter-faith Relations
• Annamacharya Bhavna Vahini, Hyderabad
• Sri Sita Ramachandra Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam
• Dwaaraka Tirumala
• Mangalagiri
• Brahmotsavams